Jacinto City El vs The Varnett School - East
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacinto City El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
The Varnett School - East
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students
| Measure | Jacinto City El Houston, Texas | The Varnett School - East Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1905 of 4,686 | #3919 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25822 of 50,301 | #40119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 689 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacinto City El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 27.5).
- •Jacinto City El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Jacinto City El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •The Varnett School - East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 89.4%).
- •Jacinto City El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Jacinto City El is the larger school with 689 students compared with 275.
- •Jacinto City El is a public school while The Varnett School - East is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jacinto City El better than The Varnett School - East?
On the Success Index (US), Jacinto City El ranks higher (49.0 vs 27.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jacinto City El and The Varnett School - East?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacinto City El: 689. The Varnett School - East: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacinto City El and The Varnett School - East rank in Texas?
Jacinto City El is 1905th of 4,686 and The Varnett School - East is 3919th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).